Service & Maintenance Question
So, I guess my next questions are, if it was a "normal" leak issue, where would the oil be leaking from? And what is the return policy on this thing if it is'nt fixed in a respectable amount of time? Because I have had it to a autherized repair shop twice, and have been told by them that "ALL CHAINSAWS LEAK LIKE THIS". I have owned other saws, they never leaked anywhere near as bad as this one. I would really like to have this issue resolved, either by having fixed, exchanged for another saw, or just get my purchase price back.
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Scott,
Thanks for contacting Husqvarna to post your questions.
While the technicians are correct that all saws will leak some oil, an excessive amount could be something more involved. Before you go the route to have the machine repaired or replaced try this, when you have finished the job at hand remove the oil tank cap and replace loosely. More often than not the bar oil reservoir is under pressure and will only release this pressure through either the oiling assembly or the cap. Once the unit has cooled down completely you can replace the cap to its proper tightness. If this still does not work then there may be more to the failure than back pressure.
The warranty period is 2 years for non-commercial use but you are outside the return period of 30 days, but some retailers may differ.
- posted October 10, 2014 by robert smith
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hello scott. my name is Robert. I see this issue virtually every day. most people in this business have not ever truly paid close attention and uncovered the cause. after use, the saw needs to be evacuated of all fluids. the saw and bar need thoroughly cleaned and blown out with a narrow hosel blowgun and compressor. if this is not done, then all of the oil in the bar track runs back out of the bar. as you blow out the oiler channel, focus attention on aiming that air pressure into the channel. this may help to disrupt the flow that was started when the worm gear started pulling the oil up thru the tube.
when the saw is started, the oiler immediately begins to draw the oil in thru the tube and up the spiral ladder of the worm gear pump and out the channel and into the oiler hole in the bar.
after the saw is shut down, the spiral gear stops pulling oil up thru the tube, however, that flow of oil is still continuing to climb the ladder seeking to exit the channel and onto lower elevations. this is normal. it is unique and confusing to virtually everyone.
but the science is supported. much the same as when you fill a container with water and place a hose into the container and suck on the end of the hose until a flow starts. the water will continue to flow out until the container is emptied.
focusing the hosel of the blowgun into the oiler channel may or may not disrupt this crawl of oil, but if the saw is emptied after use and properly cleaned, then the puddle will be small.
if you make the time to watch the oiler channel after using the saw and remove the clutch cover, bar and chain, then you will see where the oil is coming from... especially if you wipe the oiler area clean and then return after ten minutes to find the flow continuing out of the channel...
- posted October 10, 2014 by robert smith
- posted June 20, 2017 by Scott Stevenson
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Hello I'm new to this forum. I have a 455 Rancher and it leaks bar oil real bad. My previous rancher 50 was the best saw I ever had with no leaks. The 455 Rancher comes into the picture and cuts wood great, but it leaks more oil sitting in the garage than it burns cutting wood. Every Husqvarna dealer says the same thing they all leak and there's no fix, If that's so why doesn't Husqvarna fix there problem and recall the saws or send out an update to fix the problems?
I'm tired of cleaning up oil and wasting it because of a manufacturing flaw (for lack of better words) so I think I'm jumping ship. Good luck with the oil leaks.
Scott,
Thanks for contacting Husqvarna to post your questions.
While the technicians are correct that all saws will leak some oil, an excessive amount could be something more involved. Before you go the route to have the machine repaired or replaced try this, when you have finished the job at hand remove the oil tank cap and replace loosely. More often than not the bar oil reservoir is under pressure and will only release this pressure through either the oiling assembly or the cap. Once the unit has cooled down completely you can replace the cap to its proper tightness. If this still does not work then there may be more to the failure than back pressure.
The warranty period is 2 years for non-commercial use but you are outside the return period of 30 days, but some retailers may differ.